Electrician

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking an experienced electrician to perform electrical work in city facilities. Responsibilities include installing and repairing wiring, outlets, panels, and other components, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires a Journeyman Electrical License, a valid Texas Driver License, and the ability to work in varied environments, including outdoor conditions and exposure to hazards. Strong communication with other departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Knowledge of the theory, practice, equipment, and material used in electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the rules and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to perform physical skills including carrying, climbing, kneeling, standing and writing.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Ability to operate electrical trade equipment.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• May involve exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

• Repair building electrical switch gear, circuit breaker panels, fuse boxes and other major electrical components.
• Install conduit, wiring, junction boxes, switches, receptacles and other equipment to provide operational capability to city building environments.
• Inspect and repair electrical and mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, wiring, lighting, HVAC controls).
• Troubleshoot electrical control and motor control circuits and replace failed components.
• Communicate with other departments regarding malfunctioning equipment.
• Prepare materials lists and order parts from vendors.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to locate components and fixtures.
• Observe installed equipment and identify electrical or safety hazards or need for adjustments.

Skills

National Electric Code

Electrical theory & equipment

Electrical maintenance standards

Oral communication

Physical work ability

Operate motorized vehicle

Read blueprints & wiring diagrams

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting circuits

Education

High school education

2+ years electrician experience

Valid Texas Driver License, Class C

Journeyman Electrical License

Tools

Journeyman Electrical License

Job description

Salary Job Summary

Under general direction, performs electrical work including the installation and repair of wiring and electrical fixtures in and around city facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Ability to repair building electrical switch gear, circuit breaker panels, fuse boxes and other major electrical components.
• 2. Ability to install conduit, wiring, junction boxes, switches, receptacles and other equipment and parts necessary to provide operational capability to city building environments.
• 3. Ability to perform routine inspection and repair all electrical and mechanical equipment. (i.e. pumps, motors, wiring, lighting, heating, and air conditioning controls).
• 4. Ability to troubleshoot electrical control and motor control circuits for component failure and identify and replace failed electrical components in those circuits.
• 5. Ability to communicate with employees in other departments regarding malfunctioning equipment.

Other Job Functions

• 6. Ability to prepare materials lists and order parts from vendors in person or by telephone.
• 7. Ability to read and examine blueprints and wiring diagrams to determine locations of electrical components, equipment and fixtures.
• 8. Ability to observe function of installed equipment and detect electrical or safety hazard or need for adjustment.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge of National Electric Code.

Knowledge of the theory, practice, equipment, and material used in electrical trade.

Knowledge of the rules and standards pertaining to the electrical construction and the maintenance of electrical equipment.

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.

Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, climbing, kneeling, standing and writing.

Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.

Ability to operate a variety of electrical trade equipment.

Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Frequently requires physical lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.

Work environment varies and might involve exposure to situations that require the use of personal protective equipment.

Periodically work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.

Qualifying Education and Experience

A high school education a minimum of two years experience as an electrician.

Valid Texas Driver License, Class C.

Possession of a current Journeyman Electrical License.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The people that work for the City of Arlington directly impact our community, citizens, visitors and businesses.

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City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail].

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